You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Olentangy on Friday. They strolled past the Olentangy Berlin Bears with points to spare, taking the game 53-35. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Bears are ranked 329th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ulysses Ponder
| 02/21/25 vs Olentangy Berlin | 7 |
| 02/18/25 @ Hayes | 2 |
| 02/14/25 @ Dublin Jerome | 2 |
| 02/07/25 vs Hilliard Darby | 1 |
| 02/02/25 @ Barberton | 3 |
| + 14 more games |
Olentangy was led to victory by Ulysses Ponder and Quentin Page. Ponder posted 12 points in addition to seven boards and four steals, while Page almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds. That's the most rebounds Ponder has posted since back in December of 2024. Cooper Denlinger was another key player, putting up six points.
Olentangy's victory bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Olentangy Berlin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olentangy will square off against Newark at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Olentangy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.3 points per game this season. As for Olentangy Berlin, they will take on Pickerington Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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